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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.17, 22,508.96 and 9,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.17, 22,508.96 and 9,595.26 is: 13,241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.17 : 22,508.96 = 9,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.17/22,508.96 = 9,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.17x = 22,508.96 × 9,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.17x = 215,979,275.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,979,275.55/16,311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.19

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